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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.13, 430.61 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.13, 430.61 and 150.10 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.13 : 430.61 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.13/430.61 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.13x = 430.61 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.13x = 64,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,634.56/287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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